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title: "Ryan Blaney, Menards Extend Penske Future"
description: "Team Penske keeps its former Cup champion and longtime sponsor aligned around the No. 12 program."
url: https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/ryan-blaney-signs-long-term-extension-with-penske-mouc79pc
published: 2026-05-06T16:09:25+00:00
updated: 2026-05-06T17:37:32.289+00:00
author: "Kostadin Stamboliev"
publisher: "Pineido"
site: "Sportopod"
language: en
topics: ["nascar"]
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# Ryan Blaney, Menards Extend Penske Future

> Team Penske keeps its former Cup champion and longtime sponsor aligned around the No. 12 program.

Ryan Blaney has signed a long-term extension with Team Penske, ensuring the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion will continue to drive the No. 12 Ford Mustang.

The deal also includes a renewal of the team's partnership with sponsor Menards, solidifying the program's future.

## Why this matters

Blaney's extension is a significant move for Team Penske, as it retains a top talent and maintains stability in the NASCAR Cup Series. The continued partnership with Menards also provides a boost to the team's financial and competitive prospects.

## Frequently asked

### How long is Ryan Blaney’s new Team Penske contract?

Team Penske described it as a long-term extension, according to Frontstretch, but the exact length was not disclosed. That means the direction is clear: Blaney is staying. The specific end date, option structure and financial terms were not reported.

### Did Menards renew its sponsorship too?

Yes. Frontstretch reported that Menards also renewed with Team Penske. That makes the announcement more than a driver contract item. It keeps a major sponsor connected to the same Penske program while Blaney’s long-term future is secured.

### Why is Blaney valuable to Team Penske?

Blaney is a former NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of Team Penske’s core drivers. That gives him rare market value. Proven Cup champions in top equipment do not become easy replacements, so keeping him protects Penske’s competitive structure.

### What does this mean for the No. 12 team?

It gives the No. 12 program stability on two fronts. Blaney remains the long-term driver, and Menards remains a sponsor. That combination helps Team Penske plan around continuity instead of managing driver uncertainty or sponsor turnover.

## Sources & Citations

- [Ryan Blaney Signs Long-Term Extension With Penske](https://frontstretch.com/2026/05/06/ryan-blaney-signs-long-term-extension-penske/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryan-blaney-signs-long-term-extension-penske) — Frontstretch (2026-05-06)
- [Blaney signs multi-year extension with Team Penske](https://racer.com/2026/05/06/blaney-signed-multi-year-extension-with-team-penske) — Racer Magazine (2026-05-06)
- [Ryan Blaney signs multi-year contract extension with Team Penske](https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ryan-blaney-signs-multi-year-contract-extension-with-team-penske/10818627/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www) — Motorsport.com (2026-05-06)

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Cite: Ryan Blaney, Menards Extend Penske Future. Sportopod, 2026-05-06. https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/ryan-blaney-signs-long-term-extension-with-penske-mouc79pc